Kawasaki INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Kawasaki KG-18

Green Gas Engine

Kawasaki KG-18 — 610.7 L V18 (300 × 480 mm) lean-burn spark-ignited natural-gas engine (Green Gas Engine series) for power plants. 7800 kWe at 750 rpm / 50 Hz, 7500 kWe at 720 rpm / 60 Hz; electrical efficiency 49.0% (49.5% on the -V high-efficiency model).

Kawasaki KG-18|MEGA-POWER CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V18610.7 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION9750 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT7800 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMNatural Gas
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

9750 kVA

Electrical Output

7800 kWe

Cylinders / Config

V18

Displacement

610.7 L

Rated Speed

750 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency750 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime—78009750
60 Hz Grid Frequency900 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime—75009375

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandKawasaki
ModelKG-18
SeriesGreen Gas Engine
ConfigurationV18
Cylinders18
Displacement610.7 L
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginJapan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Kawasaki KG-18?

The Kawasaki KG-18 is rated at 9,750 kVA prime at 50 Hz (750 rpm); and 9,375 kVA prime at 60 Hz (900 rpm).

Does the KG-18 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Kawasaki KG-18 is available for both 50 Hz (750 rpm) and 60 Hz (900 rpm).

What fuel does the Kawasaki KG-18 use?

The Kawasaki KG-18 is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KG-18?

The Kawasaki KG-18 is a V18 (18-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 610.7 L.

Is the Kawasaki KG-18 still in production?

Yes — the Kawasaki KG-18 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the KG-18?

Yes — an official Kawasaki datasheet for the Kawasaki KG-18 can be downloaded from this page.

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